Hi,

I'm trying to take the alternator out of my '97 Blazer but the hoses are in the way. How do you take hoses out?

 

Document ID# 44001
1997 Chevrolet Blazer - 4WD


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Generator Replacement (4.3L)
Removal Procedure
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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to General Information.



Remove the air inlet duct.
Remove the brace bolt from the back of the generator.



Remove the generator brace nut from the exhaust manifold stud.
Remove the generator brace.
Remove the battery feed terminal nut from the back of the generator (under the boot).
Disconnect the battery feed wire.
Disconnect the voltage regulator connector.
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement



Remove the two generator mounting bolts.
Remove the generator from the mounting bracket.
Installation Procedure




Install the generator to the mounting bracket with the two generator mounting bolts.
Install the brace to the back of the generator with the bolt.
Install the brace nut to the exhaust manifold stud.
Connect the generator BAT terminal wire. Make sure the insulating boot is covering the terminal nut.
Tighten the front generator bolt to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).
Tighten the rear generator bolt 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Tighten the brace bolt 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Tighten the brace nut 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
Tighten the nut on the generator BAT terminal to 8 N·m (71 lb in). .
Connect the voltage regulator connector.
Install the accessory drive belt.



Install the air inlet duct.
Connect the negative battery cable.

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I don't know how the hoses are in the way. If they are, there is a plastic clip in the connector. Squeeze the 2 side clips in and pull.